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Looking Back
January 2006 by Staff
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.Additional articles that might interest you...
Eolian Placer Gold
February 2012
I would first like to mention that I am not a geologist. I have, however, spent the last 8 years intently searching for gold nuggets with a metal detector. I have found gold in numerous locations, and in several different types of gold deposits.
I would first like to mention that I am not a geologist. I have, however, spent the last 8 years intently searching for gold nuggets with a metal detector. I have found gold in numerous locations, and in several different types of gold deposits.
From the Editor
January 2004
There are several news items of interest here at ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal.
There are several news items of interest here at ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal.
Newmont's Gold Quarry Mine
October 2005
The Maggie Creek Mining District, of which the Gold Quarry Mine is a part, was first explored in the 1870s. The transcontinental railroad had recently been built through the area. Carlin, a rail stop about 7 miles south of the district...
The Maggie Creek Mining District, of which the Gold Quarry Mine is a part, was first explored in the 1870s. The transcontinental railroad had recently been built through the area. Carlin, a rail stop about 7 miles south of the district...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
November 2005
• ESA reform, finally
• BLM finalizes another fee hike
• ESA reform, finally
• BLM finalizes another fee hike
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
February 2014
Dairy Farmer Hits Pay Dirt
April 2000
Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.
Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.
Prospecting Old Tertiary Channels
September 2010
The potential exists for small-scale placer mining in these pits using a trommel and sluice box or other similar types of equipment.
The potential exists for small-scale placer mining in these pits using a trommel and sluice box or other similar types of equipment.
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